Mr. Smith has a prescription for simvastatin 20mg #30 take 1 at bedtime

Have the pharmacist contact the prescriber to discuss

Local community pharmacies expand their benefits to customers by ___

providing vaccine administration

Select the true statement about transferring a prescription

Once a transfer out occurs, it is closed at the originating pharmacy

The e-prescriber’s signature for all e-prescriptions

must be through a secure network approved by the state Board of Pharmacy

Select the statement regarding Schedule III and IV prescription refills that is correct

Prescriptions may be refilled up to five times within six months

What is the purpose of the DEA number on a prescription

to authorize the physician to prescribe controlled substances

What does the prescription’s sig refer to

directions for the patient to follow

When should pharmacy staff be suspicious of a potentially forged prescription

The prescription does not meet the tamper-resistant requirements

After the pharmacy technician completes the fill, the pharmacist initials the prescription. What does this mean?

The pharmacist assumes legal responsibility for the script and fill

What is the purpose of auxiliary labels?

to supplement the information on the drug label

What information will the technician find in the inscription portion of the prescription

prescribed medication, dose, and quantity

The NDC number you scan for a refill does not match the one in the computer even though the drug

Have the pharmacist double check and change the NDC on the refill profile

During the critical path of a new prescription, the pharmacy technician

enters the prescription into the computer database.

A prescription for ofloxacin otic drops has the directions, “5 gtt as bid” What directions should be typed on the label?

Place 5 drops in the left ear two times a day

Once a week or per store policy, the pharmacy technician should ___

reverse insurance claims and re-stock prescriptions that are not picked up

Select the correct statement regarding e-prescriptions

E-prescriptions can mean decreased wait time for patients

How can the pharmacy technician tell if a prescription utilizes some type of tamper-resistant prescription

The word VOID appears when the prescription is photocopied

If there is no pharmacist on duty, the ___

secured area of the pharmacy must be locked and closed to the public.

Select the correct statement about pharmacy technicians and new prescriptions in most states

The technician may take written prescriptions from walk-in customers

When a drug is not on a patient’s insurance formulary,

Submit a prior authorization request to the insurance company

In the community pharmacy, a pharmacy technician may ___

compound extemporaneous nonsterile products

What is the purpose of the MedGuide

to warn patients of potential adverse side-effects of high-risk medications

Which of the following is NOT a component of a patient profile

patient’s spouse and children’s prescriptions

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1
What inert ingredients are NOT part of the flavorings added to liquid oral formulations
bitterness suppressors
artificial flavors, often fruit-based
sour boosters
sweetness enhancers
2
Mr. Smith has a prescription for simvastatin 20mg #30 take 1 at bedtime
Fill only the 30-day supply
Have the pharmacist contact the prescriber to discuss
Fill a 90-day supply with 1 refill
Give the prescription back to the patient and say toning can be done
3
Local community pharmacies expand their benefits to customers by ___
providing round-the-clock nosterile compounding
compounding sterile products
refilling controlled substances early
providing vaccine administration
4
Select the correct statement about preparing oral dosage forms
Pharmacist do not need to verify the tech’s work for prepackaged drugs
Tablets and capsules should be picked up with a cotton ball if dropped
The spatula, tray, and forceps should be cleaned once daily with 70% IPA
Empty choice
5
You have Mrs. Green at the counter to pick up her refills of her diabetic supplies and insulin
alphabetized storage area
red & yellow
refrigerator
freezer
6
Which of the following attributes is most important in filling a prescription
organized
accuracy
speed
friendly
7
Select the true statement about transferring a prescription
Once a transfer out occurs, it is closed at the originating pharmacy
Early refills of controlled substances need to be transferred out
The patient is charged for the transfer out
A transfer in is allowed only between pharmacies of the same chain
8
The e-prescriber’s signature for all e-prescriptions
must be handwritten and scanned in as part of the e prescription
must be through a secure network approved by the state Board of Pharmacy
may be omitted
must be encrypted and triple authenticated with password
9
What information would you NOT find in the medication information sheet for the patient
ingredient names
how to use the medication
possible side effects
pharmacokinetics
10
How many separate NDC checks for accuracy should the pharmacy technician take when filling a prescription
6
2
1
3
11
Who does NOT directly interface with the pharmacy healthcare data network
prescriber’s office staff
pharmacy technician
patient
hospital billing office staff
12
Select the statement regarding Schedule III and IV prescription refills that is correct
Prescriptions may be refilled up to six times within six months
Refills are allowed from the date a prescription is filled
Prescriptions may be refilled up to five times within six months
Refills can be transferred to another pharmacy three times.
13
When a community pharmacy is contracted to provide medications for the residents of a nursing home
age-related physiological changes
appropriate medication use
all of the above
chronic disease medication review and management
14
What drugs may be found in the unrestricted retail area of a community pharmacy store
legend drugs
dietary supplements
pseudoephedrine
scheduled drugs
15
What is the purpose of the DEA number on a prescription
to authorize the pharmacist to substitute a generic drug
to authorize the prescription to be refilled the designated number of times
to authorize the prescriber to e-prescribe
to authorize the physician to prescribe controlled substances
16
What does the prescription’s sig refer to
directions for the patient to follow
medication prescribed
patient information
prescriber’s signature
17
When should pharmacy staff be suspicious of a potentially forged prescription
The prescription is from the hospital emergency department
The prescription does not have refill information
The patient does not have insurance and wants to pay cash
The prescription does not meet the tamper-resistant requirements
18
After the pharmacy technician completes the fill, the pharmacist initials the prescription. What does this mean?
The pharmacist assumes legal responsibility for the script and fill
The pharmacy takes sole responsibility for the prescription
The tech is not responsible for insurance refusals for that prescription
The pharmacist assumes legal res
19
A patient comes in wanting a refill for her insulin but no prescriber has sent a refill over
Empty choice
Empty choice
Empty choice
Empty choice
20
The pharmacist is going to administer the shingles vaccine to a patient. How can a technician help
take patient’s blood pressure
counsel the patient
sign the consent form
notify primary care physician
21
What is the purpose of auxiliary labels?
to provide the pharmacy’s hours
to supplement the information on the drug label
to replace a medication container label
to override the information on the drug label
22
Mr. Hernandez asks to have his labels written in Spanish as well as any medication information
identifying information
prescription preferences
insurance and billing information
HIPAA confidentiality consent form
23
The transfer warning must be on all prescriptions for
birth control medications
prescription drugs
nonscheduled drugs
controlled substances
24
What information will the technician find in the inscription portion of the prescription
physician’s NPI number
prescribed medication, dose, and quantity
instructions to the pharmacist
instructions for the patient
25
Which drug requires the counting tray to be cleaned immediately after counting
Prozac
penicillin
prazosin
pantoprazole
26
The NDC number you scan for a refill does not match the one in the computer even though the drug
Fill the prescription anyway
Have the pharmacist double check and change the NDC on the refill profile
Tell the patient you are out of stock
Have another technician double check prior to filling
27
A prescription is received for “doxycycline 100 mg 1 po BID” how often should the medication be taken
three times a day
every other day
once a day
twice a day
28
prescription is taken by the pharmacist and be immediately transcribed to paper and then processed by the tech
e-prescription
written prescription
telephone prescription
faxed prescription
29
During the critical path of a new prescription, the pharmacy technician
compares prescription prices at different pharmacies
checks the prescription, and then initials the label and prescription
warns patients of potential adverse reactions of high-risk medications
enters the prescription into the computer database.
30
Refills for a patient’s prescription for propranolol are NOT authorized even if listed on the medication
is more than 12 months old
is more than 24 months old
is more than 6 months old
is more than 18 months old
31
A prescription for ofloxacin otic drops has the directions, “5 gtt as bid” What directions should be typed on the label?
Place 5 squirts in the left ear two times a day
Place 5 drops in both ears two times a day.
Place 5 drops in the left ear two times a day
Place 5 drops in the right eye four a day
32
Once a week or per store policy, the pharmacy technician should ___
reverse insurance claims and re-stock prescriptions that are not picked up
compound nonsterile products for future use
gather medical and medication histories
call patients and provide medication therapy management
33
Select the correct statement regarding e-prescriptions
E-prescriptions can mean decreased wait time for patients
The popularity of e-prescriptions is decreasing
The federal government requires all prescriptions to be electronic
Only 25% of prescriptions are communicated electronically
34
How can the pharmacy technician tell if a prescription utilizes some type of tamper-resistant prescription
A security watermark is on the front of the sheet
Light blue marks appear when erased with an ink eraser
The prescription number is in the upper right-hand corner of the sheet
The word VOID appears when the prescription is photocopied
35
If there is no pharmacist on duty, the ___
secured area of the pharmacy must be locked and closed to the public.
pharmacy technician may keep the pharmacy dispensing area open
store owner may keep the pharmacy dispensing area open.
36
what functions can the pharmacy software help with in the management of the pharmacy
purchasing
billing
productivity
all of the above
37
Select the correct statement about pharmacy technicians and new prescriptions in most states
The technician may take written prescriptions from walk-in customers
The technician may discuss a potential drug interaction with a physician
The technician may counsel a patient about a new prescription
The technician may take a new prescription over the telephone
38
When a drug is not on a patient’s insurance formulary,
Send the prescription to the mail-order pharmacy
Submit a prior authorization request to the insurance company
Submit a REMS to the insurance company
Clarify the prescription with a description from the manufacturer
39
In the community pharmacy, a pharmacy technician may ___
counsel a patient concerning a new prescription
recommend an over-the-counter (OTC) drug for a patient
compound extemporaneous nonsterile products
respond to DUR alert for drug interactions
40
The patient profile in the pharmacy database is reviewed by
the pharmacist
CMS
the prescriber
the technician
41
What is the purpose of the MedGuide
to warn patients of potential adverse side-effects of high-risk medications
to identify where a drug is located in the inventory
to prepare prescriptions for Schedule II-V drugs
to provide information on the safe use of any prescribed medication
42
Which of the following is NOT a component of a patient profile
patient’s spouse and children’s prescriptions
patient’s prescription history
patient’s current insurance information
patient’s allergies and medical history
43
Which drug type should never be counted in a counting machine
vitamins
statins
benzodiazepines
hormones
44
Why are pharmacy containers usually amber-colored
inexpensive to make
prevents UV light exposure
containers are waterproof
prevents air exposure

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